Guests, please fill out this form and leave it at 3 Central in the foyer where you will receive a gift as our guest. Date______________
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Female Marital Status: Single Married I am a guest of:
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I would like to talk to a minister about: my relationship with Jesus joining Faith baptism renewing my commitment to Christ _________________________________ _________________________________
Craig Lile, Pastor
February 24, 2019
Choices: To Honor or Harden Against God? 1 Samuel 5 and 6
Pew Bible Page 145 Textual Study Chapter 5: The Power of God Bearing the Ark like a trophy of conquest the Philistines took it first to the temple of Dagon at Ashdod, laying it at Dagon’s feet. The next morning Dagon lay prostrate “before the Ark.” It was uprighted, but the following day Dagon again lay in submission, with __________ and _____________ broken off. The Lord sent a plague on the Philistines which was possibly carried by mice or rats and resulted in large _______________ on their bodies. In complete despair they sent the Ark to Gath, resulting in the same disaster. Sending it to Ekron, where the plague had preceded the Ark, they quickly rejected it, ultimately determining to send it back to its own land. Chapter 6: The Holiness and Response to God The Philistine lords asked a number of questions about the God of Israel. The accounts of God were known, so they chose to honor God and test whether their circumstances were mere chance or God’s ______________. The Israelites were overjoyed to see the Ark. But they disobeyed God’s commands resulting in the death of some. The Ark was moved again to Kiriath-Jearim, about 10 miles from Jerusalem. Applications The Bible is the story of God’s dealings with humanity from the beginning. Jesus made clear He was not one way, but He was _________ _________! Acts 4:12; John 14:6; I Timothy 2:5; John 3:18 For believers, obedience is better than works. Believers make ____________________ every day that either honor God or harden our hearts against Him. I Samuel 15:22; I John 1:7; Romans 6:16; John 14:15 Sin has consequences and can ultimately lead to death. I Corinthians 5:5; Acts 5:1-11; James 5:19-20; I Corinthians 11:27-30; I John 5:16-18
Craig Lile - Pastor • Larry Shields - Associate Pastor of Administration • Jeff White - Associate Pastor of Families/Missions Doug Burton - Minister of Music/Senior Adults • Kyle Padilla - Minister of Contemporary Worship Beth Edfeldt - Director of Preschool/Children • Justin Green - Media and Tech Coordinator
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8:30 a.m. Blended Worship in the Worship Center 9:50 a.m. Small Group Sunday School classes for all ages 11:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship in the Worship Center For the hearing impaired, personal p.a. sets are available at 3 Central in the foyer.
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- By finding places in your life where you serve God through serving others outside our church. - By finding a specific place in our church where you serve God and serve others (childcare, teaching, greeting, kitchen crew, mission trips, going where needed, etc.).
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- By connecting with and being active in a Sunday School class or Small Group (praying, teaching, sharing life and serving together). - By attending weekly Wednesday family meals and age-group studies (fellowship and equipping).
Online giving is available using your debit card. Go to faithwf.com and click on the online giving link. You will have the same options that are available on your offering envelope and will receive a receipt for your contribution. Giving through text message is also available! To contribute, text FBCtxt and the amount you want to give to 73256. When you make your first contribution you will need to set up your account information, which will be saved, so that future contributions will be quick and easy. This option is available for general budget contributions only.
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Next Sunday we will celebrate the service of our deacons as we introduce those deacons who have twenty-five or more years of continuous service to our congregation and those deacons who now serve as Deacon Emeritus. We are grateful to these men and their families and appreciate their leadership and service in our church. A luncheon for the deacons and their families in the Family Life Center will follow the late service next Sunday.
If you are interested in serving during FaithKidZ week (June 17-21) please email Jo Ann Larimore at
[email protected] or talk to Jeff White, Beth Edfeldt or Doug Burton about your interest. There are many areas in which to serve during this week long event for children in our community.
Additional prayer request details that will help us pray more specifically for your request:
Deacons Service
FaithKidZ
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Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall we will enjoy a Night of Praise and Worship that will include former Minister of Adult Discipleship Darrell Brown (who is now Director of the Wichita-Archer-Clay Baptist Association) and youth intern Tyler McMurry sharing concerning their ministry and what God is teaching them as they serve Him. It will be a great night of music and testimony that will replace all 6:30 p.m. age-group activities for this one week (preschool care through age 1 provided).
Any individual licensed to carry a concealed weapon is asked to register with the Administration Office (692-4220 or
[email protected]) if you plan to carry while on the church campus. Our church knows that open-carry handguns are legal in Texas, but in order to avoid distractions, as a courtesy to our church, we ask that you please conceal your weapon. Thank you for your cooperation.
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Night of Praise
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Caleb Parrish was introduced last Sunday as our Overseer Council’s recommendation to serve as full-time Minister of Youth effective May 1. Caleb is a recent graduate of Houston Baptist University and is a former member who grew up in our church. A vote on inviting Caleb to join our staff will be Sunday, March 10 in both morning services.
Wednesday evening Faith family fellowship supper is in the Family Life Center. Cost is $5/person ($20 family maximum for immediate family members). Tickets are available each Wednesday starting at 5:15, with serving being from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The menu Wednesday is shredded chicken street tacos, refried beans, sautéed peppers and zucchini, salad bar and dessert.
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Minister of Youth
Faith Family Fellowship Supper
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Welcome to each of our guests! Thank you so much for coming. We hope you are blessed today and will come again very soon. It would help us greatly if you will complete the tear-off section of this bulletin and turn it in after the service at the Central desk in the main foyer. We have a gift at Central for each first-time guest and will follow up with you by telephone.
